I WROTE A BOOK DURING QUARANTINE | the journey to draft 2 | BOOK WRITING S2 EP 7
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2020
- A writing vlog! The journey to DRAFT 2 of my 2nd novel during the quarantine times of 2020. How are your projects going? How are you doing? Read my novel Again, But Better ► bit.ly/againbutbetter . Subscribe ► goo.gl/a4Mqk7 . Instagram► / xtinemay
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I love how Juan is just playing his animal crossing in the background as Christine is stressing about getting her draft done.😄
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Omg i was just about to comment this 😂😂
Christine: *needs to finish her second draft*
Also Christine: DRAFT 3 OF THE GROCERY LIST Y'ALL
me struggling to edit my 10 page essay, christine editing an ENTIRE book
Book and essay’s are different tho tbh, well for me personally. Writing a book is creative and A LOT more fun so the words kinda just spill onto your keyboard, unlike an essay where you have to plan, research and think about that mark you really want to get which can add to the pressure. Of course, a book involves planning and researching but it’s just more fun bc ur using more of your imagination 🤷♂️😂
I also face difficulties in essay writing. I adore writing poems. I specially feature in free verse. You can read my writings in Teen Ink.
I hate writing essays
@@simoneoliver7379 Yes. The most boring stuff!!
I know! I was struggling writing my stories for my class. I was on deadline for three months. I felt her pain, haha! When I got on deadline for my book, it should be interesting haha!
I love how happy Christine is for finishing the second draft. We can’t wait to read it!
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This was DEFINITELY a journey!!!! The difference between April 1st though and being scared to go out lol to now is all of us!
I would love to write my book during quarantine, now I just need to figure out what “my book” is lol
Julibeans reads, same 😂😂
Try this workbook: 30-day challenge to reprogram your mind and change your life (I think it's on amazon. Marble cover and it's by Dagmara Monroe) I got it from my boss at the beginning of quarantine. You first learn what you are good for, then what our your passions and you go to goal setting and making small actions. I can't tell you how amazing that is. I wrote a book and finished two online courses. Everything is achieved by small actions ! Best of luck pal!
YAY BOOK WRITING!!!! you did so much in thirty days holy crap nanowrimo is quaking XD
Lmao I was thinking this exact same thing hahahh😆
"I DID MY WAITING. TWELVE YEARS OF IT." i lost my shit lmaooo
Daniel Mark I HOWLEDDDDDDDDD 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
IN QUARENTINE!
I totally felt that “clean hair dance”😂😂
Christine giving me anxiety by being productive while I'm procrastinating my final biology dissertation XD
me but for physics 😂😂
Me but sociology
Me but everything
Clara is bored same...same, same, same.
Christine. I was welling up with tears when you sent your book in. The relief. Haha I'm so happy for you
"the days mean nothing" "how is it already 9:35?" "we binged [tv show name] in two days" the quarantine mood is real LOL i love it XD
I’m also writing a book in quarantine. I’m currently 14, and am aiming to finish it by the time I’m 16. I (probably) have adhd so I find it hard to concentrate but I set myself a small, attainable goal of 500 words/day. I love writing, so I often go over it most days but sometimes I can barely write 300 words. (Because school).I wrote 1000 words today. I’m going to try to write more tomorrow using the power of CAFFEINE! I’ve been trying to use coffee to help with concentration, and it seems to be working ok so far. I still find it hard to concentrate though, but I hope to get a diagnosis and some sort of therapy soon to help.
Update!
I’m currently on 3842 words. I wrote 2300 words yesterday, and am going to write as my main thing today. Keep writing, everyone! Use the time you have wisely!
Good luck! :)
@@tappkalina thanks!
I am writing a book to! I am 13, and I started it in November. I am at a little more than 39,000. My goal is a thousand words a day, and my draft one end goal is July 31st. Keep going!
EDIT: I'm now at 49,000 words. I have been on a writing spree these past couple of days. I love writing to and I hope your book comes out amazing!
I'll buy your second book as soon as it comes out, Christine 🙂 I already have your first book: Again, But Better. Thank you so much for making awesome videos ☺
I was so invested in the process that I was getting second hand anxiety lmao can't wait for draft 3's writing vlog!
Christine! I ALSO wrote a book during quarantine! My self-imposed deadline is the 23rd of this month!
Good for you! Thats awesome!
Loving the energy at the beginning Christine 😂
Christine doing her russian accent after watching Killing Eve 👌
"The days mean nothing" 😭
can i just say i'm so proud of how far you've come
Dude your writing vlogs are so motivating! They put me in such a productive mood I love watching them ❤🥺
Christine! That whole deadline process, I felt that. Lol. I was on deadline for my stories, that I had to write for my class and I had three months to get it done, on top of that, I had homework for my other classes, editing videos and in November, NaNoWriMo , it is not easy, juggling, writing and other things! I totally get it, with the all nighters, I can only do, like two a week. My sleep schedule was messed up. Lol. Loved the video, Christine, I could totally relate to all of these writing video's. Finally, someone who feels my pain. Wait until I'm on deadline for my book, that should be fun, but I had practice, with my class, lol. Christine, you rock, I can't wait to continue catching up on your videos! Keep being assume!
Christine blessing us with content 🙏
While watching this I keep saying to myself: look, plan all the stuff you have to get done before going to bed tonight, and your hard work really is helping me getting ready to do so, so thank you christine and I'm so happy for you! love from Chile
Yayyyyyyyyy new polandbananasbooks video !! This makes staying in quarantine soooo much better, thank you for making this video and making me motivated to write and reduce my anxiety level .
I loved it. I only wish you had included your reaction to the confirmation of Midnight Sun being released 😅
HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY JOHN
This month is my "Draft 2" month and I'm hoping to have it done by May 31st! So far I'm on track with that but I'm hoping to be as successful as you were with this!!
So excited! I loved the 1st book😊 I went into it without reading the synopsis and I was so surprised and entertained lol. Keep up the good work.
when you finished the book - THAT is how i felt when i finished my college essay. your excitement level is literally how high mine was when i finished it, i have never related more, the only difference is 160,000 words :) SO PROUD OF YOU!!! 💚💚💚
I've been binge watching all your writing videos in hopes of getting myself to finally finish writing my first draft of this novel. Thanks for the motivation!
every time i get writer's block i just watch these and it like hypes up
I love seeing your talk about writing and editing and stuff!! Can you do a video on what your process is when writing the first draft, when editing, and maybe answer questions that some of us have about writing?? That would be awesome!
I felt the exact same way when I finally finished my finals last week! I was behind on your writing vlogs, so I just caught back up while getting a bunch of procrastinated sewing projects finished. Strangely and accidentally productive day!
the one dislike is your negative thoughts that are watching you thRIVING
christine, I need you to know that I watch this vlog every time I have a paper due because your panic and energy sends ME into the right kind of productive panic and energy to get write - live from my 2nd to last round of finals as a college senior and I have a paper due at midnight teehee
My soul dissipated when she said “I put his little Zelda on top”. I rewind it and it’s link on top of the package
I was waiting for another writing video❤️❤️❤️❤️ especially after watching the ABB tell all Q and A
NEW CHRISTINE VIDEO YES MADE MY DAY 10X BETTER
I feel like we were on the same wavelength... I bought a kalimba, binged Killing Eve, and played lots of Animal Crossing!
Ahhh Christine I am literally grateful for you, this video made me smile so much. I am soooo happy and excited for you! Thank you for this awesome video ♥ ^^
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The writing vlogs give me so much motivation! Now maybe I'll actually sit up and get out of bed!
I loveeee your energy haha just what I needed to motivate myself to pick up a pen and write some words for my second book today lol My projects are going well so far, first project is being edited professionally, so I'm working on book 2 and it's a slight struggle because I'm writing in multiple point of views and I've never done that before lol I'm pushing through though!
And that was literally my reaction when I saw the countdown on her website 😂😂
I LOVE your writing videos!! Thank you for posting this- I’m sure editing all this clips took a long time. I’ve been looking forward to this since your last vlog. I loved ABB so much & im so happy you’re continuing to share your writing process with us.
I've watched this three times now and it's so MOTIVATING! Time to sit down and punch out some words!💪💪💪
Christine the morning after finishing her draft was me when i submitted my last final lollllllll
I’M SO PROUD!! You go Christine!! I can't wait to read your book!!
Me: oh wonder what she does on my birthday cause my birthday is in April Christine: skips April 12th entirely Me: O H O K
My bday is April 13th!
So exciting!!! I cannot wait to read this. I've been working on my own book during quarantine, but it's taking forever. I'm only on the first draft, and editing is what I really love, so I have hope that once I have a draft down it'll go a lot quicker. We''ll see! Your writing videos always inspire and make me really productive after, so thank you for making them!
Congrats!!! So happy for u. I feel like in this time we need this kind of motivation, so thanks a lot! I've been written but some days are better than others
Hope u have an amazing quarantine!
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to read book two!
I’m gonna write a book this quarantine- after I get all of my AP testing done. So excited!!!
Thanks for being so awesome! Your videos always leave me feeling good and a need to be productive 😄
I started writing a book April 1st and honestly all of your writing videos have kept me motivated and believing in myself. The energy and excitement you have for writing is so relatable so thank you so much for these videos, they mean so much and have helped me with my writing in more ways than I can say
just finished your first book and loved it! i've been watching your videos for years and the book just sounded so you. can't wait to read the second one :)
ahhhhh so excited to read it already! it's also really inspiring to watch you being real during the process, gives me hope 😂❤️
I hope you appreciate that when you where happy jumping for midnight sun that I was jumping/dancing along with you. I can't wait ti read it after all these years! 😊
Watching this and reading the physical copy of better together is such a cool experience
I’ve just been procrastinating taking my final exams
madponcho omg me too!
madponcho mine got cancelled I’m sorry for you
Same!
Congrats Christine on finishing your second draft of your book. I'm really looking forward to reading your second book.🙂🌞
Congrats!!! 🎉 I love watching your writing vlogs- it's so motivating for me. ☺️🖤
OMG Christine, your reaction to the countdown and Midnight Sun was totally me lmaooo! This has been a journey of draft 2! I am so excited for this book lol!
I’m sooooo exited for your new book!! Loved again but better!!💕
Love you Christine! You really motivate me to do something in quarantine 😂😊💗 I cant wait to read your book!🤗😆
So glad you got to finish your second draft for this book!! Can't wait to read it!!! XD
Yay I’m so happy for you!!!! Can’t wait to read it! I was getting nostalgic about Again But Better signing in bookcon ☺️
Yessss I'm so excited to hear you talk about crescent city and killing eve
The "How do you write a short book with multiple POVs" hit me hard. I finished my second draft for my first novel last week, it has 4 POVs and just barely made 63k words because I cut about 5k words during edits. It's rather the opposite problem to you, Christine, I struggle to flesh out the chapters enough to have the weight they need to balance the story.
I guess for me it's possible to write a shorter book even with multiple POVs because the plot spans years and we check in with the characters from time to time, I don't need to squeeze everything into a few days or describe every day in between in detail. I write the moment(s) I need for plot and/or character development and move on. Also, my book is more character-driven, there are not a gazillion plot lines I have to manage from beginning to end.
I am very happy for you and look forward to reading your second book as well!
Wow! Your book sounds amazing!
You sound like you know your stuff, so one question: how do you keep the story long enough? I have tried writing novels but they’re always wayyy to short?
@@heyitsmace Thank you! My beta readers seem to like it so far, but then again, they know me personally and are probably somewhat biased.
I tend to figure things out as I go and have no idea if what I produce is actually "good writing", so please check out other peoples' experiences as well. There are so many good writing books and videos out there that are much better than what I can explain, but here we go:
This strategy works better for character-driven books, which mine is, but I guess you could adapt the ratio to a plot-driven book as well. I like to interweave plot-heavy chapters with those where we get to know the characters better, how they think and feel, what they like to do in their free time, what motivates them. Let them spend a quiet afternoon at the beach or a night in the club. Allow yourself to flesh out your characters, even if not all the details make it into the story. Does it matter what kind of music a character listens to? Maybe not, but it can give you a better grasp on them and make them more realistic to your readers in turn.
One of my POVs is a young/teenage boy, so one chapter is him deciding what kind of job he'd like to do. In this case it is important to the plot later on, but first I get to explore what options he has, which of those he likes and dislikes and what leads him to the choice he actually makes. Another POV is an adult man and I can reflect on the choices he has made in the past to get where he is now, how he deals with the consequences and what he wishes had gone differently.
Some chapters have meetings and/or confrontations between characters, both to further the plot and to see the relationships between the characters. How do they interact? Do they like each other or not? Is that important for the plot or just relevant for this scene? One thing that helped me was to separate the story into chapters and give them a word count. Writing 50k is very daunting (for me at least). Writing a chapter with several hundred words? Yeah, I can do that.
I don't know if this helps any or if my rambling just causes confusion. Try different methods, use several kinds of story structures, see what works for you. Maybe get a critic partner or at least a buddy to bounce ideas off. Never give up and believe in yourself - you'll get there someday. I failed NaNoWriMo multiple times and thought I could only write short stories, yet here I am, 68k words later and working on my second novel while the first is off with the beta readers.
I love how happy you are when she wrote it🥰🥰🥰 ABB is so important to me and I caanot wait for this one💜💜💜💜💜
Watching these writing vlogs make me motivated and inspired to write more lol keep up the amazing work Christine 💕💕
YAAAY CONGRATULATIONS!! i'm so excited to read it!!! now you get to take a well-deserved break before diving into draft 3 haha
I LOVE THESE VIDEOS AHHHHHHHHHHH This literally makes me so happy
I love these writing vlogs so much!! 🖤
The energy in this video is pure chaotic and I love it!
Well done!
christine in that green blazer? peak author christine vibes
I'm so proud of you for finishing your draft 2!!
I've been stuck on my second draft for months now ;______; and your video makes me feel so motivated to keep going :3
Ahhhhhh omg I cannot wait for your second book! I love the fact that you talk about the process of writing! I’m am writing my own book too! I thought I was the only person who keeps chicken scratch at the bottom of the word doc in case I want to throw it back in later! Also I do the same thing where I lay down in bed and I have allllll these ideas and I’m like....if I don’t write this now I may forget it tomorrow morning! Freaking love you! Omg🥰
This was so motivating. I’m trying to finish writing my book by June 25th and watching you write always gives me vim!
You look GREAT without make up! And I'm excited to go read your book.. Stay healthy!
Ahhhh congradulations!!!! I finished writing my book during quarantine too!!! Xx
WOO CONGRATS!!!!!!! =D
Every time I watch a writing vlog it makes me want to write. Not sure what to write but I want to. Anyway, I’m super excited to read this book and can’t wait till it comes out!
I'm so in awe that you could finish it in such a small amount of time! Amazing!
I have to say, I love this new video/vlog style!
Me struggling through my final semester at junior college! Meanwhile, Christine over here writing another book! Seriously, can’t wait. I loved ABB
wow this was so much fun to watch. Congrats Christine!!! I can 100% relate to that feeling you get when you submit a paper at 4:41am on due date hahhaha
I've been writing a lot during quarantine too! Almost done with my novel's first draft :)
I loved again but better so much and I can’t wait to read this one!
Could you do a video about your outlining process? I'm loving this series!❤
I love your video and your fist book was the best can’t wait to read the second book 😁
Christine!! congrats on being the most productive human during this time!! it was nice (not really) to see that quarantine is affecting others negatively as well.. unlike you, I'm not brave enough to have phone meetings w my therapist so I'm on my own here lol. it'd be cool if you could share more with how you're dealing and coping being stuck inside maybe.. anyways cant wait for the book!! sure it's gonna be awesome :)
I’m so happy for Christine!! Personally, I’m halfway through editing the second novel I’ve ever written. I’ve written two. I am planning to publish it on Wattpad this summer.
The fact that his birthday is April 1st is awesome.
Cant wait to read the new book!!!
btw (about the packages), there are sanatizer sprays, which i never knew existed before covid tbh. You should get the alcohol based one because those are the ones that kill viruses. What I do is I just spray any package before bringing it into the apartment, because covid makes me really anxious. There's also a detol sanatizing spray
'The end' days are one of my favorite days as a writer 💛
I’m editing my book during isolation too, we got this!
ahhh I’m so excited to read it!! 💓
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!
This is so amazing to watch. Thank you for uploading these writing videos.
I have just started writing my own story (the full idea came to me like 2 days ago). What's your advice for those of us who have just started this journey? Much love💖
Omg your reaction to the release announcement of Midnight Sun was epic 🤣